Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Studio Engineer – Exterior Engineering to join our Automotive Design Studio team at HMIE, Hyderabad.
This role serves as a critical bridge between Styling and Engineering, transforming creative design concepts into technically feasible and production-ready exterior vehicle solutions while preserving the intended design vision. Working closely with Studio Designers and cross-functional engineering teams, the Senior Studio Engineer will lead package integration, feasibility assessments, regulatory compliance activities, and manufacturing readiness evaluations to ensure the successful delivery of world-class exterior systems that meet design, quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor‘s or master‘s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive exterior engineering, preferably within an OEM Design Studio, Automotive Design Centre, or vehicle product development environment.
- Strong hands-on experience in:
- Exterior body systems engineering
- Package engineering
- Class-A surface feasibility evaluation
- Design release and implementation activities
- Proven experience collaborating directly with Automotive Design Studio teams and translating styling concepts into robust engineering solutions while maintaining design intent.
- Strong knowledge of global automotive regulations and homologation requirements, including AIS/CMVR, ECE, and FMVSS, with expertise in:
- Lighting systems
- Mirrors and visibility requirements
- Pedestrian protection
- Exterior projections
- Vehicle exterior safety compliance
- Good understanding of:
- Closures integration
- Body structure interfaces
- Press tooling requirements
- Sheet metal stamping feasibility
- Associated manufacturing processes
- Proficiency in CAD and digital engineering tools such as CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent.
- Good understanding of materials and manufacturing technologies, including:
- Injection moulding
- Sheet metal stamping
- Blow moulding
- Composite manufacturing
- Assembly and joining processes
- Strong technical problem-solving, communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on global vehicle development programs and collaborating with overseas Design and Engineering Centres.
- Knowledge of pedestrian protection development, validation processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Understanding of vehicle aerodynamics, aerodynamic component development, and airflow management strategies.
- Experience in automotive lighting systems development and related regulatory compliance requirements.
- Previous experience with an Indian OEM, Global OEM, or Automotive Design Studio environment will be highly preferred.
Key Competencies
- Technical Leadership
- Studio Engineering Excellence
- Exterior Systems Integration
- Design Feasibility Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance Management
- Manufacturing Feasibility Evaluation
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
- Project Coordination & Delivery Management
- Mentoring & Team Development
- Effective Communication & Presentation Skills